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Celâl Esat Arseven

Turkish artist and writer (1876-1971) · Turkey · On the map · Artists · Died at 95

Celal Esat Arseven was a Turkish painter, writer and politician. He made contributions to various fields, including photography, literary art history, theater, cinema, architecture and urbanism. He was one of the first to introduce the scholastic disciplines of history of art and architecture and urbanism to Turkey.

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He pioneered a unique "Turkish art" and pioneered the acceptance of the Turkish art concept. His 5-volume Art Encyclopedia is his most recognizable work.

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Turkey
Category
Artists
Type
Artist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1876 to 1971 · aged 95

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